Saudi Industrial Export CoSAU:4140 +1.69%32 Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates SAU:4140 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 555 Conglomerates companies, Saudi Industrial Export Co ranks worse than 86.31% on this metric.
Warning Sign:
Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Saudi Industrial Export Co has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Industrial Export Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4140'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 3 Max: 5
Current: 3
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Saudi Industrial Export Co was 5. The lowest was 3. And the median was 3.
Saudi Industrial Export Co (SAU:4140) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
Saudi Industrial Export Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Saudi Industrial Export Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Saudi Industrial Export Co Piotroski F-Score Chart
SAU:4140 vs HON, MMM: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Saudi Industrial Export Co's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Saudi Industrial Export Co Piotroski F-Score vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Industrial Export Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Industrial Export Co's Piotroski F-Score falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Saudi Industrial Export Co's current Net Income (TTM) was -25.41.
==> Negative ==> Score 0.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Saudi Industrial Export Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -9.07.
==> Negative ==> Score 0.
Question 3. Change in Return on Assets
Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.
Saudi Industrial Export Co's return on assets of this year was -0.1919459. Saudi Industrial Export Co's return on assets of last year was -0.13634276.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Saudi Industrial Export Co's gearing of this year was 0. Saudi Industrial Export Co's gearing of last year was 0.
==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Saudi Industrial Export Co's current ratio of this year was 9.18850372. Saudi Industrial Export Co's current ratio of last year was 13.87774372.
==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
Saudi Industrial Export Co's number of shares in issue this year was 194.4. Saudi Industrial Export Co's number of shares in issue last year was 194.4.
==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
Saudi Industrial Export Co's gross margin of this year was . Saudi Industrial Export Co's gross margin of last year was -0.16300414.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Saudi Industrial Export Co's asset turnover of this year was 0. Saudi Industrial Export Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.12332878.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Saudi Industrial Export Co has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
Saudi Industrial Export Co (SAU:4140) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Saudi Industrial Export Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Saudi Industrial Export Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Industrial Export Co ranks #479 out of 555 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Saudi Industrial Export Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Saudi Industrial Export Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. The Conglomerates industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Saudi Industrial Export Co's value of 3 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Industrial Export Co ranks #479 out of 555 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Industrial Export Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Industrial Export Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Saudi Industrial Export Co ranks #479 out of 555 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Saudi Industrial Export Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Saudi Industrial Export Co's value of 3 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Industrial Export Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Saudi Industrial Export Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Piotroski F-Score for a Conglomerates company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Conglomerates companies is 5.00, based on 555 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Industrial Export Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 40% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Saudi Industrial Export Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Industrial Export Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Industrial Export Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Industrial Export Co (SAU:4140) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼0.04, compared to a current price of ﷼2.41 — trading 5925% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 40% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.00. Saudi Industrial Export Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Industrial Export Co (SAU:4140), the current Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Saudi Industrial Export Co (SAU:4140) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Industrial Export Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼2.41 is trading 5925% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼0.04.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Industrial Export Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4140:
Piotroski F-Score: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: ﷼0.04 vs. price of ﷼2.41 (5925% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Conglomerates median (#479 of 555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4140 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Industrial Export Co is a Saudi Arabia-based conglomerate company. It is engaged in wholesale of lubricants and refined petroleum products, wholesale of cement and plaster; wholesale of primary plastic materials, rubbers, and synthetic fibers; retail sale of plants, seeds, and fertilizers (nurseries), and Storage in ports and customs or free zones. The Group operates only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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